The Ministry of Ecology and Environment reported a significant rise in the approval of environmental impact assessments, with 129,500 projects receiving the green light. This figure represents a 4.4 percent increase compared to the previous year, reflecting the ministry's commitment to boosting economic stability and fostering high-quality development, as stated by an official from the ministry.
Wang Zhihua, who heads the Ministry’s Department of Environmental Impact Assessment and Emission Management, announced that these projects are associated with a total planned investment of around 21.9 trillion yuan, equivalent to about $3 trillion. The ministry has implemented various measures to enhance the efficiency of its assessment and approval process, which contributed to the increase in project approvals.
Among these measures, the ministry has prioritized 500 major projects, assigning specialized personnel to facilitate their environmental impact assessments. Additionally, a cross-ministry coordination mechanism has been established, involving multiple agencies such as the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Water Resources. This collaborative approach aims to streamline assessments and foster joint efforts.
To further improve efficiency, the ministry has introduced an internal supervision mechanism to monitor each step of the assessment process. As a result, the average approval time for significant infrastructure and key industrial projects has been cut by nearly 40 percent compared to the required statutory time limits, according to Wang.
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